This may seem insignificant to some - I know there are a lot of needs right now and many injustices.
Many of you know I lost my precious dog Sadie (my soul mate and the love of my life) several months ago. I haven't been doing very well and I can't seem to find my way out of the darkness. It took me several months before I could even be around a dog again. I even quit one of my part-time jobs (making and selling holistic dog food) because I simply couldn't bear the pain of it all. Anyway...
The people who moved in next door to where I'm staying have a dog named Dakota. From what I can tell she is an American Eskimo. It took me quite a while, but I finally went to the fence to pet her last month. Several days later I saw her owner and asked if I could give Dakota treats - asked if she has any allergies, what her regular dog food is, etc. The grumpy lady said I could give Dakota treats and that she doesn't have any allergies or special dietary needs. Of course I've been buying her very high quality treats, way better than the crap food fed to her by her owners. She gets so excited to see me (even without treats!) that she practically jumps up to the top of the fence whenever I approach her. Anyway...
It's come to my attention that these miserable S.O.B.'s pretty much make this precious dog live outside. Last night, I know she was out until at least midnight when I went to bed. This morning, she was outside in the rain, trying to stay dry in a flimsy plastic doghouse at 7 a.m. This miserable state has HORRIBLE animal protection laws to protect the farmers, so as long as she has shelter, there is NOTHING I can do. I love on her whenever I can and give her treats, but I'm just so angry I can't do anything more. After the enormity of the loss I experienced with my girl, I can't even believe I have to go through this kind of torment.
I am so sorry.